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9-9:30 |
Registration and Refreshments |
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9:30-9:45 |
Welcome and Introductions |
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9:45-10:45 |
Learning about Learning: Understanding Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) and Competency-Based Learning In the opening session Fred Bramante will talk about how his experiences influenced his beliefs and advocacy for competency-based learning and Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs). Specifically Fred will share information on how ELOs can be used to develop real life experience for students, enhance transition planning and can be designed for students of all abilities. |
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10:45-11 |
BREAK |
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11-12:15 |
Listening to Your Child’s Voice While Building Independence Learn about what to consider before your child becomes a legal adult, how to start building independence during the high school years, the importance of listening to your child’s voice when discussing the future, hear from other parents as they share stories of their experiences during the high school transition process. |
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12:15-12:45 |
LUNCH (Provided) |
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12:45-2:10 |
Becoming College, Career and Life Ready Resource Panel National Alliance on Mental Illness NH (NAMI) |
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2:10-2:15 |
BREAK |
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2:15-3:15 |
Planning for Life after High School Wrap up the day reviewing the transition planning components in the IEP as required by IDEA 2004 and the NH Standards. This discussion will include examples of how parents can be involved with their child, the school and IEP Team in planning for life after high school. |
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3:15-3:30 |
Final thoughts, next steps and evaluation |